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Search and Rescue

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Search and Rescue team is a group of dedicated individuals who encourage you to safely enjoy the beautiful county of Santa Cruz, California. The team is comprised of volunteers from the community as well as personnel from the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office and are on-call around the clock every day of the year. The dedicated team members take time from their busy lives and professions to train in many different specialties and to perform their Search and Rescue duties when called upon. They come from all walks of life and all bring valuable experience to the team.

Areas of Specialty

OHV

Medical

Tracking

Wilderness

Mounted Equine

Announcements

Missing Elderly Woman Found Safe80-year-old Graciela Lopez is safe and in good condition and was found at Capitola Mall. Security guards at the Capitola Mall spotted Lopez Saturday afternoon.
Posted Apr 9, 2016, 6:46 PM by John Mizell

Santa Cruz SAR Technical Rescue Training [Video]The Santa Cruz Search and Rescue's Technical Rope Rescue team trained on the cliffs above the pacific this February while local photogapher filmed from above. What the short video ...
Posted Apr 8, 2016, 3:56 PM by Santa Cruz County Sheriff Search and Rescue Team

SAR RecruitmentThe Santa Cruz Sheriffs Office is currently not accepting applications for volunteers. We will update our website when recruitment opens up. Thank you for your interest.
Posted Jan 15, 2016, 10:39 PM by Santa Cruz County Sheriff Search and Rescue Team